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20 Cards in this Set
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What country is a peninsula
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Italy
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Rome's climate provided
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a large food supply
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According to myth who fought over the location of Rome
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Romulus and Remus
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Who could vote but not hold office
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Plebeians
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Who held political power
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Patricians
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Who suggested laws and voted on them
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Members of the senate
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Who was killed for fear he would become king
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Julius Caesar
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What marked the end of the republic and the start of the Roman Empire
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Caesar's death and Octavian's victory
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Who started with Augustus and lasted for 200 years.
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Pax Romana
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During the time of Pax Romana who had the most power and control
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Rome
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All roads in the empire led to
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Rome
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What led to Rome's growth
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trade, roads, and the army
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What led generals to fight for power
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problems between the rich and poor
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What weakened the republic
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Ambitious generals, social class conflicts, and greed
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What led to unrest in Rome
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generals constant fighting
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Who sets up a democratic government
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A republic
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What was the name of the war that was fought between Rome and Carthage over competition for trade routes
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Punic Wars
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Who worshipped gods and goddessess much like the Greeks
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Roman religion
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What were the Twelve Tables written for
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so that Romans could see the laws and citizens' rights
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What protects American citizens' rights
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The U.S. Constitution
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